Andover Family Bulletin
Andover Family Bulletin

April 9, 2026

Need to Know Now
 

April Long Weekend

April 17–20 is a long weekend. On Friday, April 17, classes will take place as usual, but afternoon activities will not meet—except for athletic teams that have scheduled contests Friday or Saturday. Monday, April 20: no classes and no athletics.

Webinar Next Week

Register now for the Student Learning in Action webinar on Wednesday, April 15, at noon.

Dates to Note
 
  • MON, APR. 20: No classes, no athletics. Boarding students must return by 8 p.m.
  • FRI, APR. 24: Midterm
  • MON, APR. 27: Spring College Fair
Calendars
 

Campus Events

2025-2026 Academic Calendar

2026-2027 Academic Calendar

Weekly Class Schedule

Athletics Calendar

Standardized Testing

Quick Links
 

Family Engagement Homepage

The Weekender
Available Fridays at noon on The Hive

Andover Family Directory

Family Webinar Series

Strategies for Student Success

PSPA Campus Closet

Family Bulletin Archive

The Hive

 

Need Help?

Contact Director of Family Engagement Jennifer Vasquez | phone or email.

 
Senior Scoop
 

Commencement 

Visit the Commencement webpage for information related to senior prom, baccalaureate, and Commencement. 

For Your Information
 

Music, Theatre, and Dance—Live!

View the Music Concert schedule. 

View the Theatre & Dance Performance schedule.  

News from the PSPA

PSPA 2026–2027 Board Nominations: We invite parents to submit nominations here for open board positions. 

Volunteer for the Upper Carnival on Friday, April 17: View details here.  

Campus Closet

Shop Campus Closet: Stop by the lower level of George Washington Hall from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10, or shop online.

Call for Crew Members! Parent volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a Campus Closet shift in April. 

Spiritual & Religious Gatherings

Friday, April 10

Sunday, April 12

  • 1–1:25 p.m.—Muslim Student Association (MSA) Jummah Prayer. Meditation Room, lower level of Cochran Chapel
  • 5:15 p.m.—Jewish Student Union (JSU) Shabbat Celebration. Paul’s Room, Paresky Commons
  • 5:30 p.m.—MSA Dinner & Discussion. Ada’s Room, Paresky Commons
  • 11:30 a.m.—Protestant Worship. Cochran Chapel
  • 6:15 p.m.—Catholic Mass. Kemper Chapel, lower level of Cochran Chapel

Creating an Indigenous Collections Care Guide

For the past 5 years, Marla Taylor, the Peabody Institute of Archaeology’s curator of collections, has been co-facilitating the development of the Indigenous Collections Care (ICC) Guide.

As the ICC Guide nears completion, Marla shares some updates. Read the full story and more in the latest Peabody Newsletter. 

To receive future newsletters directly from the Peabody, sign up here today!

You’re Invited
 

Steering Toward the Future with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27

  • April 29: Virtual

Behind the Byline: A Conversation with Phillipian Board CXLVIII

First published in 1857, The Phillipian has long served as a vital voice for the Andover community. Hear from outgoing Phillipian board members as they share what it means to run a student newspaper today. Moderated by Phillipian faculty advisor Tracy Ainsworth P’24, ’27, instructor in history and social science.

  • May 12: Boston
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